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Terrain Minerals reports robust March quarter progress with standout gold and silver drilling results at Smokebush, alongside advancing gallium and rare earth projects and a strategic capital raise.

Tempest Minerals has raised $400,000 through a placement and plans a $1.47 million entitlement issue to advance its gold exploration and Remorse Iron development in Western Australia.

Melbana Energy advances its Cuban Block 9 operations with the Alameda-2 workover and prepares to drill Amistad-2, while announcing maiden resource estimates offshore Western Australia’s AC/P70 permit.

Patronus Resources has identified a new 1km-long gold mineralisation trend at its Cardinia East project following a 6,679m air-core drilling program, setting the stage for further exploration with upcoming reverse circulation drilling.

Great Boulder Resources delivered strong March quarter results with multiple high-grade gold intersections at Mulga Bill and Eaglehawk, while advancing pre-development at Ironbark through a new mill collaboration and scoping study.

Santos Limited's 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% decline in production and a 9% drop in sales revenue, yet the company maintains strong profitability and advances its carbon capture and storage projects alongside ambitious climate targets.

Santos Limited’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% decline in production and a 9% drop in sales revenue, yet highlights significant progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reduction targets.

Deep Yellow Limited has deferred the Final Investment Decision for its flagship Tumas uranium project due to current uranium prices, while continuing detailed engineering and early works. The company remains confident in the project's robust economics and is progressing financing and development at its Mulga Rock project.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Lodestar Minerals has wrapped up its inaugural 16-hole RC drilling campaign at the Darwin IOCG project in northern Chile, targeting high-grade copper and gold mineralisation. Assay results are eagerly awaited, with some samples fast-tracked for early analysis.

Sheffield Resources delivered a standout quarter with record mineral sands shipments and positive operating cashflow from its Thunderbird Mine joint venture, setting the stage for a significant production increase by 2027.

Aston Minerals Limited (ASO) and Torque Metals Limited (TOR) have agreed to merge via court-approved schemes, combining gold resources across Australia and Canada. The merger, recommended by ASO’s board and supported by an independent expert, awaits shareholder and court approval.